What is an administrative assistant/payroll assistant and how to become one

Key steps to become an administrative assistant/payroll assistant

1. Explore administrative assistant/payroll assistant education requirements

   Most common administrative assistant/payroll assistant degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.6 %

   Associate

   32.7 %

   High School Diploma

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific administrative assistant/payroll assistant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	16.02%
   Kronos	4.53%
   Office Equipment	4.17%
   Human Resources	3.53%
   ADP	3.53%

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3. Complete relevant administrative assistant/payroll assistant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New administrative assistants/payroll assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an administrative assistant/payroll assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real administrative assistant/payroll assistant resumes.

4. Research administrative assistant/payroll assistant duties and responsibilities

   • Manage accounts receivable using QuickBooks for several companies.
   • Work daily on the KRONOS and ADP timekeeping/payroll management systems.
   • Process payroll for employees using KRONOS timekeeping software.
   • Facilitate an online HRIS for information, paperwork, correspondences, and events.

5. Prepare your administrative assistant/payroll assistant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your administrative assistant/payroll assistant resume.

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6. Apply for administrative assistant/payroll assistant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an administrative assistant/payroll assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams